what a quaint little "hole in the wall" restaurant in Historic Auburn, Ca. John Travolta filmed some of the 90's classic Phenomenon here. Their Omlettes are absolutely delicious!!! Coffee good too! Friendly Customer Service. We will definitely be back!!! read more

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Giving it two stars because the food was at least tasty for what it was. The service and kitchen speed are absolutely atrocious. I don't know what was going on back there, but the servers barely made rounds to our table, didn't even ask us if we wanted coffee, and when we asked one server to check on our food. All she said was "it would be out soon" and we heard that for the next 10 minutes each time we asked. The restaurant itself seemed pretty clean although the bathrooms definitely could use renovation. You can just tell that either they have so much business they don't care much about service or they're just not quite sure how to dial everything in to balance the front of house and kitchen delivery. If I have any specific suggestions to offer: tell your customers upfront about your kitchen wait times. Nobody wants to wait an hour for breakfast food. Make sure to follow up with your customers and ask them if they want anything else to drink besides water it seems like a really easy way to make extra money. read more

Stopped in with my husband and son on Saturday morning and had breakfast. The food was delicious across the board. I ordered half of #43 omelette ( Jalapenos, Mushrooms, Onions & Jack Cheese ) with hash browns, which was perfect, and my son really enjoyed his mini stack of pancakes. My husband is picky about his corned beef hash, but he loved it here. He said they prepared it exactly the way he likes it with his over-easy eggs. The service was excellent, too. Our server was very friendly and made sure to check on us throughout the meal to see if we needed anything else. It's a great local gem in Auburn for a casual breakfast. Highly recommend. read more

Decent Old Time breakfast joint. Vinyl seated booths, wood paneling and a 60's vibe to the menu are kinda charming. Friendly & quick service, served up a Ham and Cheddar omelette and an over eggs breakfast for the little woman. The requested well done hashbrowns were medium at best. My omelette was a little dry, but not bad. House made Hot sauce mixed with the ketchup was good. I believe we've had better meals at Katrina's or Nancy's in town. read more

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This place and the food is older than "old skool". It's a throwback to the early 1960's. I do know, I was 13 years old when the Beatles landed in New York (1964) to play on the Ed Sullivan TV show. Back to this here restaurant. It's funky in a non-threatening way. The vinyl seats in the booths are torn to $#i+. The bath rooms look like they haven't been scrubbed in decades. The wall board above the men's room sink is crumbling. The floor in front of the toilet is sticky with dried urine. Okay you get the picture. The owner and the service staff are welcoming and friendly. The dining room was 3/4 full at 10:30am. Obviously all of them were Auburn locals as the service folks were addressing every one of them by first name. The offerings are all the diner food choices you will find at most places that are also locked into a menu from 60 years ago. My loco moco ($18.95) was merely okay. I spend 8 weeks / year on Kauai and O'ahu. I've eaten 100's of loco moco meals. The one here is did not send me into a rapture. Frankly, it as pretty mediocre. I eat at a lot of mom n' pops restaurants. Expensive ones, cheap ones, trendy ones, urban ones, out in the boonies ones. Have had some amazing meals. Many forgettable ones. I hope to forget my experience here soon. I love Auburn. Will endeavor to visit other places that offer brunch. I suggest that you do as well. Unless you are born n' raised in Auburn and this place is in your DNA. read more

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Walked in hoping to have a good breakfast and menu ruined my plans. My girlfriend and I always share meals, so when the menu states there is a $4.50 charge for sharing we immednialty got up and went to another resturant in the area. read more

Great small town feel restaurant. As place name house of omelets suggests, the omelets here are great! A lot of choices also. Service is friendly too. Omelet I had was delicious and the pineapple waffle too! Great place to stop and eat if in the area! read more

Edelweiss - Pineapple waffle. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Auburn, California

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Edelweiss is the best omelette and breakfast spot in Auburn. This omelette is number 39. Sammy makes homemade salsa. And jam to serve with breakfast. Love this place! read more

Edelweiss - Alfalfa sprout Swiss mushroom omelet heaven - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Auburn, California

Local, "mom and pop" restaurants, are among my favorite places to enjoy great food, particularly my favorite diner cuisine... and especially breakfast. In the small Sierra Nevada foothill town of Auburn, a great place to enjoy a wonderful breakfast, or lunch, is Edelweiss Restaurant, which is a favorite place for the locals to "hang," and enjoy a great meal. As you enter the restaurant, you'll notice the quaint decor that could easily be described as "country." The dining room is friendly, comfortable and truly "old school," like the restaurant. The kitchen isn't exactly open, but I took a peek through an open door and saw Sammy chatting with the talented chef. Note the "old school" order wheel which relays orders to the kitchen, as orders are taken on a note pad. The menu offers countless varieties of omelettes - over 40 and counting - along with your breakfast favorites, burgers, sandwiches and delicious diner cuisine "comfort food." From the "Breakfast" section of the menu, I went with "Ham Steak and Eggs," with hash browns as my side of choice, along with sourdough toast. My breakfast also included a small cup of homemade berry jelly, along with a bottle of Sammy's homemade hot sauce. More on the hot sauce later... The showcase of this delicious breakfast was the slab of ham, and honestly, it was one of the most delicious slabs of ham that I can remember enjoying. The large ham steak was probably around 6 ounces or so, thick, but not "too thick," deliciously flavorful, and simply fork tender. The serrated knife was simply window dressing, as I cut this tender ham steak into small bites by simply using my fork. The attractive grill marks added to the stunning presentation and the delicious taste. I have never met a potato on the planet that I didn't love, and it's always a difficult choice - hash browns or country potatoes - but most of the time, hash browns win out, as I simply adore the crispy "crunch" on the outside as you bite into them, and the tender, white juiciness on the inside. I wasn't disappointed in my hash browns, as they were fried to a perfect, crunch golden brown on the outside, and tender and juicy inside. The hash browns were simply perfect! I ordered my eggs fried sunnyside up, and they arrived exactly as ordered. Speaking of eggs, what goes better with eggs than a couple slices of buttered sourdough toast? Sourdough toast is my de facto standard, and that's where I went today. Included with the toast was a small cup of berry jam, that Sammy pointed out was homemade from scratch. I'm not a fan of jam, jelly, syrup or anything sweet, but I simply couldn't resist enjoying it with a slab of toast; I saved the other slab to wipe my plate clean. The jam was sweet, but simply delicious, with robust flavor, which made those little pre-packaged tubs of jam pale in comparison. It has been YEARS since I've eaten jam, and I enjoyed every bite! A squeeze bottle of ketchup, along with a squeeze bottle of Sammy's made-from-scratch hot sauce was brought to my table. Forget the ketchup... it was hot sauce time! I squeezed a bit of it on my eggs, took a bite, and it was simply delicious! To my taste buds, the "heat" was on the mild side, but the flavor was simply delicious. I really can't describe the flavor, except it was a wonderful blend of tomato, chili peppers and seasoning. I applied it liberally to my eggs and hash browns and savored every bite! Such a delicious breakfast! My server, Sammy, is as friendly as it gets and the chef has talent. I truly enjoyed my breakfast, and it started out my Monday morning with a flavorful BANG! I cannot say enough good things about the breakfast I enjoyed at Edelweiss Restaurant, located on High St. at the eastern end of downtown Auburn, CA. Truly FIVE STAR dining in downtown Auburn! read more

The food here has always been awesome and the service personable. However, the seats are worn and torn, the urinal was out of order and the toilet had been used multiple times without a flush. Unusable. They did attend to it right away when reported. read more

Classic old school diner. Fast and friendly service. Food was reasonably priced, hot, and fresh. Chicken fried steak was good, hot home fries, excellent blueberry pancake. read more

Edelweiss - Blueberry Cakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Auburn, California

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Cute spot, great service and whatever food. Got the hangover omelette and there was zero exciting or special about it. Asked for salsa and it had to be pace picante or similar, gross... And it took 25 minutes to get the omelette. read more

This was such a lovely spot - I loved the old school diner feel, and the staff were warm and inviting. Our server (named Leana I believe) was incredibly kind and accomodating, and made the dining experience pleasant. I loved their little trivia game on the wall. The omelettes were delicious and if I lived in the area it would be a go-to! read more

They took forever to get over taken and then were out of food you wanted. It took a hour to get food. Food wasn't prepared as ask. They tried to do again. I would not recommend a place that takes a hour to food. read more

My wife and I stopped by Edelweiss on High Street in Auburn on August 31, 2025 at about 11:30 a.m. for a late breakfast. When we arrived, all tables were occupied so they put our name on the wait list with one couple ahead of us. About 10 minutes later, they seated us and promptly brought menus and waters. After sipping water for 20 minutes, our waitress still had not stopped by our table to take our order. We could see they were busy, so we tried to be patient, but it seemed much too long to wait. I asked the lady that seated us, if she knew if it would be much longer before they took our order and she said she would check on it. About 5 minutes later our waitress finally arrived and took our order. Unfortunately, it took another 30 minutes before our food arrived, so the overall it took a whole hour from being seated to being served. Fortunately, that is the only negative thing I have to say about this place. The eggs benedict were perfectly cooked with the yolks running when sliced, and the ham had a delicious flavor and was tender. The hollandaise sauce was also superb and the hash browns were nicely browned and tasty. My wife said the Western Omelet was delicious and the serving size was very generous, Prices were reasonable, especially considering the size and quality of the meal. We thoroughly enjoyed the food and left a generous tip, even though there was such a long wait. We decided the staff and chef performed admirably and that the delay was unavoidable based on the size of the facility, volume of customers and available staff. Overall, an excellent meal. If you don't have a lot of time, it's best to visit when they are not as busy. We went on a Sunday, so that's likely a busy day. Great food, good prices, pleasant atmosphere. read more

This was the BEST French Dip sandwich I have ever had... The meat was tender & juicy, very lean and flavorful; roll was toasted, fresh & warm. The au-jus was PERFECT!!! It wasn't too salty or watery, just full body & delicious flavor. I had their deluxe version with sautéed mushrooms & grilled onions. My wife had the regular version. We both really enjoyed our lunch, which also included a salad too!! Family owned restaurant with great service, friendly staff and an old school atmosphere. We highly recommend eating breakfast or lunch here. We'll be back again soon. read more

What a cute diner it is! We stopped here for lunch on our way back and had a very filling and delicious meal. Personable service and really cozy inside. My mushroom and Swiss omelet was fluffy and tasty. So much food and we needed to walk around a little before getting back in our car. We were able to park right in front of the restaurant by luck (there was a single spot open) but there are plenty of parking alongside the street, and there's a parking lot right next to the restaurant as well, which we didn't see until later. read more

Edelweiss - Mushroom and Swiss omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Auburn, California

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Food is delicious. Always fresh ingredients and portions are amazing. The staff is great. We go all the time and they always remember us. It's a in an older building with a diner feel which we love, not a huge space but we are local and this is our go to when we want breakfast. read more

Yummy and fabulous service! The turkey green chili sandwich was incredibly delicious! This is a small town gem! Cozy and yummy!

5 1/2 stars if I could. Delicious food (and plenty of it) and reasonable prices. Coffee was excellent, plenty of refill offers. Very friendly and attentive service. Edelweiss hit on all cylinders. Very close to I-80 but not visible from the highway. A perfect breakfast lunch spot for locals or tourists heading to or from the mountains. Couldn't have asked for a better breakfast experience . As Arnold Schwarzenegger said "I'll be back"! read more

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My husband and I were in Auburn for the weekend and stopped into Edelweiss or lunch. I am so happy we did - what a total gem! They had a nice menu offering breakfast, lunch and housemade desserts (the cherry cobbler was divine). We enjoyed our meal so much, we came back for breakfast the next morning before heading home. In addition to their delicious food, the service was excellent, our food server Leanna made us feel like old friends. We'll definitly be back and highly recommend! read more

Just discovered snapdragon recently and oh my gosh they have the best scones I've ever had. My latte was great too, so this will definitely be what I might go to places. Can't wait to try the avocado toast, but I'm so hung up on the scones, I haven't gotten there yet! The staff are really nice and responsive, which is a real plus also. read more

We ate at the Old Town location for breakfast Sunday and it was fantastic as usual. We hadn't been there in quite a while and I don't know why. It is so good. The food and the people there are phenomenal. All the ladies worked together as a team. This is the kind of place we like to support. read more

This is one of those small town diners that has all the ingredients of feeling like family when you come in. Stopped in for a bite to eat with a couple of friends late morning. Fast and friendly service. The people here are really nice and helpful suggesting specials and guiding us through the menu items. I ordered a mushroom Swiss burger and a salad, and one ordered an omelette and the other a BLT. I am always leery of ordering an omlette as most places overcook it on the outside. Not here. It.wasnperfect with ample goodies inside. I will be returning soon. Need to bring my wife here. She will enjoy this! A well deserved 5 stars. Don't change a thing! read more

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Super attentive service. I've only had the chicken fried steak and eggs here but man is it good. Possibly the best I've ever had. The eggs were perfectly runny and the hash browns were made to perfection. Huge potions - you could easily split one of these meals between two people. It's a small place - I can imagine it gets crowded and there are probably lines on weekends and holidays. I went at 6:30 AM and had no problem getting a seat. Highly recommended if you're passing through Auburn on the way to or from Tahoe. read more

Edelweiss - Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Auburn, California

Quality/Quantity - Man, I regret NOT ordering the omelets, I mean it is in the name. Why does it take me writing my Yelp to realize that? Well, that just means I will be back! I did say in a previous Yelp I wanted to spend more time in Auburn. I got my usual 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, and 2 sausages; see Denny's Yelp in Reno (yesterday's breakfast), LOL. Made to order, fresh, and with good quantities. My guest got: Corn beef hash browns, eggs, & toast. Belgian waffle. Also available are omelets... Homemade desserts. Children menu. Sandwiches, hamburgers, and wraps/pitas. Atmosphere - Local breakfast place where the owner knows all the customers by their first name! Original decor, you can tell this place has been here for decades. Open 6 days a week from 6 am to 2pm, closed Tuesdays. Street parking, we got a space right in front. Service - Another business that is 5 stars due to the service (not sure if she was the owner)? Wow, she was the only person working in the front of the house and took care of everyone. Great communication! Stayed on top of everyone's needs and coffee refill. I was so impressed! Price - $40 + generous tip. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success, see you soon so I can order the omelet! read more

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Best breakfast ever. This will be our go to breakfast place to and from Tahoe! They even accommodated our dog by bringing tables outside and giving her water! Great service and great food! read more

Really good breakfast. Eggs Benedict was Staff were welcoming, quick and responsive. Restaurant was clean and tidy read more

Super friendly staff. Feels like family. Omelette is ginormous and so good! Husband got the French dip with potato salad. He said it was great! We will be back! read more

We were seated promptly and served water promptly. Waitress said she'd be right back. We made our selection, taking a few minutes. Closed our menus and waited. And waited. Our waitress was having a conversation , but not about food. We gave her a couple more minutes and then left. Ignoring customers is the best way to lose business. read more

Good food. Best looking omelet I ever saw. Looked like a television chef prepared it. Next time I go back I'm going to try one. read more

That little hole in the wall in Auburn is the best for breakfast... I was taking there several several years ago from my boyfriend that I was with for 15 years. We were going on a motorcycle ride and I'm introduced there... People were nice. The food was fabulous and we had a very nice ride and I have been taking several of my other boyfriends that I've been with and my family up there. Auburn is very beautiful and you love good food and good atmosphere. That's a place to go Auburn California awesome. read more

We stopped by on our way to Tahoe. It was our son's first experience at a diner. The waitress, Velvet was SUPER kind, attentive and friendly. We haven't receive that kind of warm personal experience in a long time. Would go back just to see her to chat. But of course the food was delicious and it came out fast too. Good portion size as well. We will go back next time we go that way again! Thank you! read more

We went here after our hike in Auburn. We had about an hour before they close, and were surprised how fast they were able to prepare our orders. Food was really good, with generous servings. Their omelette was huge! My husband ordered their chicken fried steak and he liked it as well. Food is reasonably priced and would definitely recommend. I won't hesitate going back. read more

Stopped in after a nice day of hiking and was famished. After checking the overall ratings here on yelp I wasn't sure what to expect. Some are high, others say overrated. I found it to be just fine. Nice people, friendly atmosphere, and yes, dang good omelettes! I guess it depends on what your expectations are but I liked it. Not fancy, but homey and welcoming. Diner fare that hits the spot. I will be back! read more

Service was fast and friendly and very attentive. We were reading about their super omelette choices and were very tempted. Then we saw some interesting sandwich choices. Dave ordered hot pastrami on rye with a side of onion rings. I ordered a turkey, bacon, Swiss and tomato on sourdough also grilled with a side green salad. Everything was delicious. read more

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Old school style cafe with enormous portions. Delicious breakfasts (omelettes with mounds of toppings), fancy pancakes, tasty OJ and coffee that keeps on coming. The servers are friendly and attentive. read more

Service was SO SLOW! We waited 20 minutes just to order. And then an additional 30+ for our food to show up. Tuna melt and fries were so-so. Chicken Fried steak and eggs were good. If you're in a hurry - don't come here. read more

The food is good. The service is good. The people that work here are friendly. I liked my sandwich.

We loved this place for breakfast in Auburn! We ate breakfast there for all but one day and that was because it was closed. Service was always great, believe her name is Sammy. Had omelettes a couple of times and one of the breakfast specials the other times. Everything we had was fabulous and we enjoyed them all. Omelettes were great, eggs cooked over medium perfectly, and when asking for bacon or hash browns crispy, they were spot on. This is the first time visiting Auburn and eating here. Ususally just driving by to/from Tahoe or Reno. We'll make it a point going forward to stop by more often for breakfast or even lunch. Definitely recommended!! read more